Fatal hit-and-run driver may have thought they hit wildlife

Sandy Vigar looks at a photograph of her late husband Dr Martin Pearson before addressing media outside Lowood Police Station. Ms Vigar is calling for any witnesses to her husband's suspected hit and run to come forward. Lowood cyclist Dr Martin Pearson was killed while cycling near Inglewood. Photo: Claudia Baxter / The Queensland TimesClaudia Baxter

KEEN CYCLIST: Dr Martin Pearson was a keen cyclist who was passionate about both his work and riding.Contributed

UPDATE: Police believe there is a slight chance the driver who hit and killed cyclist Dr Martin Pearson may have thought their vehicle had collided with wildlife.

Toowoomba City Patrol Group officer Inspector Mark Wheeler said police were trying to locate the vehicle which collided with the 61-year-old Lowood man as he rode on the Inglewood-Millmerran Rd between 2.30pm and 3.25pm on Anzac Day.

A spotlight located near the crash site could prove vital to their mission.

Around 3.30pm, a cyclist was discovered on Inglewood-Millmerran Road and initial investigations suggest he was struck by a vehicle.

The cyclist, a 61-year-old Lowood man, was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the other vehicle involved has failed to remain at the scene.

Inglewood-Millmerran Road was closed for about six hours whilst investigations were conducted.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen a vehicle, possibly a truck, with front end damage or a missing spotlight in the area or who believes they have any information that could assist investigators to contact them via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

EARLIER: A MALE cyclist has been killed after a collision with a vehicle.

A police media spokesperson said that the cyclist was travelling along the Millmerran-Inglewood Rd near the Millmerran Power Station when the incident occurred.

The section of road is currently closed and police investigations are continuing.